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Integrated Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder and Access to Medication Assisted Treatment Presented by: Kristopher Shera, MPA Course Description: This course will review National trends on integrated treatment by exploring substance use disorders, mental health disorders and medical treatment issues in the community. Presenter will illustrate ways of meeting the needs of pregnant women with Substance use disorders and their children in an urban versus a rural setting. Practices in Kentucky that were successful in addressing integrated health needs and treatment for pregnant women will be described. Advocacy needs on closing gaps in services and support in order for individuals to become successful will be identified so that participants can address them in their community. Objectives: By the end of the training participants will be able to: Describe the history of the opioid epidemic Describe current trends in the provision of MAT in rural areas and identify one best practice Understand the pharmacology of medications typically used to treat opioid use disorders Understand the theoretical underpinnings of the implementation of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Comprehensive Opioid Response paired with the 12 steps and identify one of the steps towards implementation Describe the importance of data collection in the context of providing integrated treatment for opioid use disorders and define one way that data can be assembled About the Presenter: Kris Shera joined the United States Army as a behavioral health specialist immediately after graduating from high school in Frankfort, KY in 1999. His experience included working on an inpatient psychiatric ward and an outpatient behavioral health clinic. During his time working in the Behavioral Medicine Division at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital from 2002 to 2005. Following this Kris earned a Master’s in Public Administration from Kentucky State University in 2008 and subsequently began working for the Legislative Research Commission in Frankfort, Kentucky, as a policy analyst and committee parliamentarian for the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. During this time Mr. Shera developed significant experience in state and federal legislative processes, including the promulgation of state and federal regulations. After working for the Kentucky General Assembly for seven years Kris accepted a position as the Project Director for Kentucky’s Medication Assisted Treatment – Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction (MAT-PDOA) Targeted Capacity Expansion grant in 2015 at the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. In 2018 Kris became the Project Director for Kentucky Care Integration, a five year grant with a goal of establishing a health homes model for integrated primary and behavioral health care in both urban and rural settings. In this role, Mr. Shera is working across state agencies and healthcare treatment systems to engage community members and stakeholders while developing a collaborative client centered approach to integrate behavioral and primary care while examining barriers and needed Medicaid billing reforms. Training FAQ: Q - How do I get my certificate?A - ONLY names entered into eventbrite will have a certificate ready upon completion. Q - How many Contact Hours will I get?A - 3 contact hours Q - Who has approved this training?A - TDMHSAS, CPRS and Pending NAADAC, Q - Is lunch Provided?A - No, but snacks will be provided Q - What should I bring?A - Bring ticket, a sweater,shawl or a jacket Q - Are there handouts available?A - They will be given out at the training Q - Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?A - It is helpful for check-in, but we can check you in without it. NAADAC Accreditation: http://www.naadac.org/providers This course has been approved by TAADAS, as a NAADAC approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #91749,TAADAS, is responsible for all aspects of their programming. NAADAC Counselor Skill Groups Targeted: Clinical Intake and Screening, Counseling Services, Case management, Treatment plan, Discharge, Continuing Care and Professional Development Refunds Refunds will be issued through Eventbrite to anyone requesting a refund prior to the training. Anyone requesting a refund after the training will be issued a credit to be used for another training.